Chapter 17 CH 17 Calvin He stood listening to that message on his answering machine inside his apartment, once more. He'd just gotten home from holding her funeral and the wake. There was no caller idea, but he recognised Rin's voice, as he always did. It was just her stating his name and then her screaming and the sound of crashing. He'd checked the date and time on it many times. Was she so ticked off at him that she would do this to him? That had been his first thought when hearing the message for the very first time. That she would call him and act like she was on that plane, in that crash, all just to get away from him. He'd listened to it nearly every day, thinking about it, how could he not? She actually sounded worried, just one word, and he'd heard the worry-filled inflection in it. If he'd not looked into her himself, he would honestly believe she was dead and that was her calling him in her final moments. That scream that had been cut off, had actually sounded like she was utterly terrified and fearing for her life, and the sound of the accident had gone on for at least another 30 seconds before there was just nothing. He honestly couldn't believe she was the type of person to do this to him. She would have to know he would blame himself for putting her on that flight, yet here she was alive out there somewhere. God only knows where because he couldn't find her. She just didn't bloody exist anymore, had likely used her computing skills to vanish. But she had wanted to leave him with the thoughts that he had caused her death. The more he listened to that recording, the more angry he got with her. The woman he loved was not the woman he thought she was. Apparently she was a spiteful, vindictive woman that had not only done this to him. He now realized that she had only wanted more money from him. She wouldn't take the house, no she had insisted on being given its monetary value instead. For three years they'd been married, and not once did she use the card he'd given her for anything other than purchases he told her to buy. She'd played him really good, it seemed, and had portrayed herself as not wanting any of his money. She'd never asked him for a single thing in the entir e they were married. He'd willingly given her everything she needed to play the role of his loving wife. She didn't need to ask for anything; she had everything she could possibly want. She'd put on a hell of a show, he now realised, her attitude with Wil, her sudden being upset after Wil's engagement party, her dismissive yet sad demeanour at Cliffside the day he'd gone to the house to collect his things. Then at the airport, all those tears, and the words, how hurt she'd looked, and she'd made him feel guilty, and made him wonder if he was doing the right thing, he'd had to talk himself into believing it was the right way, on that day. Only now did he understand it was all just an act. She'd played her hand so very well. She'd likely been hoping he'd change his mind with all those tears and faked sadness. To keep herself in the life of luxury she'd been able to have while married to him. But she'd also had a back-up plan in case it didn't work, and he wouldn't take her back. So she still got a hell of a payout from him. Everything she'd done was just to suck more money from him, and it had bloody worked. That house was worth 12 million dollars, and he'd stupidly paid it to her on top of the four million he'd decided was a good enough amount for playing the role of his wife. Because he thought they would only be O 1.3 Title: Secrets Unveiled: A Billionaire's Glow-Up Journey from Housewife to CEO Embark on a riveting tale where a woman conceals her billionaire status to play the role of a devoted housewife, quietly supporting her husband for six years. However, her life takes a dramatic turn when his ambiguous relationship with another woman pushes her to make a life-altering decision. Delve into the themes of empowerment, modern relationships, and the pursuit of self-discovery as our protagonist navigates the complexities of love, betrayal, and revenge. Witness her transformation from a subdued wife to a fierce CEO on a mission to reclaim her independence and rewrite her own destiny. This captivating blend of drama, inspiration, and empowerment sets this novel apart, offering readers a unique perspective on resilience and reinvention. Discover the gripping narrative that promises a journey of growth and empowerment. Available to read online at CrushReel for those seeking a story that transcends boundaries and captivates the soul.